Credentials of Ordination

AFTER you have received your Credential of Ordination or Credentials of Licensingyou are required to file them with one of the counties in Minnesota prior to performing marriage ceremonies. This can be done by mail or walk-in.

Requirements

EFFECTIVE August 1, 2009: You must be 21 in order to perform a marriage in Minnesota.

Persons authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota are required to assure that the couple has obtained a Minnesota marriage license and that the individuals appearing before them are the persons named on the marriage license.

Mail FilingPlease complete the following steps to file your credentials by mail.

Send a copy of your license OR Certificate of Ordination (Do not send your original record)